A funny thing happened when I arrived at HSHC as a stray. They thought I was a male and named me Ichabod Crane. After a closer look, they realized I'm a girl! I'm a 10-year-old black-and-white DSH who was never spayed. I felt a little unwell, so I was grateful to be rescued and finally get the medical care I needed. It took me a while to recover. Then, I moved into a foster home. I looked bedraggled in my first photos, but I'm looking sharp now. My foster mom (FM) and foster dad (FD) have been so kind and have let me settle in at my own pace. FM started calling me Katrina Van Tassel, Ichabod Crane's love interest. After a few days, I felt confident enough to explore! My social skills are great. I'm openly affectionate with the family and their visitors. I climb up the legs of anyone and make biscuits on their chest and shoulders. I'm not a clingy, needy nugget. I can keep myself busy and entertained. If I want cuddles, I'll find you! I have Emily-Post-approved manners. I let FM trim my nails, use the litterbox without fail, and am friendly and outgoing with everyone. FM says I have two endearing quirks: I make a dainty honking sound to greet you and drool a little when I'm happy. The interviewer lady (IL) didn't meet me before I moved to my foster home, but she feels I'm very adoptable and ready to be your best friend. 1-13-26
Important Notice: A “meet and greet” with any existing dogs in your home is required, supervised by our team in our play areas. We encourage bringing your family and current dogs, especially if traveling from afar. Cats are not required for a meet and greet.
Adoption Hours: Daily 12-5PM, closed Wednesdays. No appointment needed, unless the dog or cat is in foster! Apply and then call us at 317-773-4974 to set up a meet and greet with an pet in foster care.
Dog Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Heartworm Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Cat Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $100
- 1-4 years: $65
- 5-9 years: $35
- 10+ years: $25
Included with Cat Adoptions:
- Feline Leukemia/FIV Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Adoption Process
Understand the process and what to know before applying to adopt an animal at HSHC.
Adoption Policies
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Not Quite Ready To Adopt?
You can make an immeasurable impact by opening your home and your heart to an animal in need. Fostering is a great opportunity to introduce a pet into your home without making a lifelong commitment. Many of our foster humans end up adopting their fostered animals, but many also choose to just provide the temporary shelter and love our animals need to get through a trying time.
